Moving a new tenant into your Dallas/Fort Worth rental property is an energizing time; the vacancy period is over and you can begin to count on consistent rental income. There are also a lot of details involved in moving a tenant into your property. Today, we’re sharing some of the things you must have on […]
In Texas, the relationship between landlords and tenants must comply with a combination of local, state, and federal laws. It’s vital that both parties understand them. Whether you’re a landlord or a tenant, this article will provide you with everything you’ll need to know about the landlord-tenant laws in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas. Disclaimer: This blog […]
Renters insurance can protect both landlords and tenants in a Dallas rental property. If you’re a landlord or an investor who rents a property out to tenants, it’s a good idea to require that they obtain renter’s insurance and show you proof of their policy. While renter’s insurance isn’t required legally in Texas, it can […]
Tenants who don’t pay rent create a number of different problems for Dallas landlords. Even if you have a great resident in place who easily qualified during the screening process, you never know what’s going on in his or her personal life. Perhaps they lost their job or they’re suffering through a divorce. Instead of […]
Self-managing might seem easy enough when you have a Fort Worth rental property. After all, you simply need to find a tenant, sign a lease, and start collecting those sweet rent checks, right? Not exactly. Self-management can result in costly errors and nightmare situations. The wrong tenant or the incorrect security deposit procedure can cost […]
One of the most common questions we get from clients or from people just asking about owning rental property pertains to flooring. They want to know what type of flooring to put in a rental house. […]
At McCaw Property Management, we manage rental properties all over north Texas, and we get a lot of questions from landlords and rental property owners about how they should advertise their properties. Everyone knows that online advertising is where you’re going to reach the largest pool of prospective tenants. […]
At McCaw Property Management, we manage properties all over north Texas. I am not a photographer and would never claim to be, but today we’re talking about the importance of photography. I like taking pictures, and my skill level is above novice but definitely not professional. […]
Single-family and multi-family rental properties have their own unique benefits and drawbacks, and prospective real estate investors should weigh these options carefully before taking the plunge and making a purchase. […]
Even the best tenants may be late with rent from time to time, due to financial or personal issues that are temporary. As a landlord, it’s important that your rent comes in on time consistently every month so you can meet your own financial responsibilities. Charging a late fee is one way to deter tenants […]